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LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors speak after a foul in the third quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James is defended by Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant in the first half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant during the second half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks past as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, on ground, is checked on by teammates during the first half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, May 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, pool)

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) greets Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant (35) as James is taken out of the game in the second half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James in the first half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James makes a pass against Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant in the first half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Team LeBron’s Kevin Durant, left, of the Golden State Warriors, celebrates with Team LeBron’s LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, during the second half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. Team LeBron won, 148-145. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

It’s the NBA’s version of “Where’s Waldo?” In the NBA version, Waldo is named KD and the trick isn’t to find him, but to guess where he’ll turn up next.

More than a few people think — wishfully, it says here — that Kevin Durant, currently in the employ of the Warriors, will opt out of his contract next summer and join LeBron James on the Lakers.

Think again.

Not saying that it’s impossible, but a recent and comprehensive Bleacher Report story makes a strong case, with Durant’s help, that James will have difficulty finding a couple of high-powered sidekicks in his quest for a legacy-burnishing fourth NBA title.

“It depends on what kind of player you are,” Durant told Bleacher Report. “If you’re Kyle Korver, then it makes sense. Because Kyle Korver in Atlanta was the bulk of the offense, and he’s not a No. 1 option at all, not even close. So his talents benefit more from a guy who can pass and penetrate and get him open.

“If you’re a younger player like a Kawhi (Leonard), trying to pair him with LeBron James doesn’t really make sense. Kawhi enjoys having the ball in his hands, controlling the offense, dictating the tempo with his post-ups; it’s how he plays the game. A lot of young players are developing that skill. They don’t need another guy.”

If it really doesn’t make sense for a guy like Leonard to aspire to be one of LeBron’s back-up singers, having to ask permission for the keys to the basketball, it really doesn’t make sense for Durant.

But it’s not just style and strategy that would give Durant pause should he seriously contemplate a partnership with James.

“So much hype comes from being around LeBron from other people,” Waldo, er, Durant said. “He has so many fanboys in the media.”

Author’s note: No offense taken.

“Even the beat writers just fawn over him. I’m like, we’re playing basketball here, and it’s not even about basketball at certain points. So I get why anyone wouldn’t want to be in that environment because it’s toxic. Especially when the attention is (expletive) attention, fluff. It’s not LeBron’s fault at all; it’s just the fact you have so many groupies in the media that love to hang on every word. Just get out of the way and let us play basketball.”